To her surprise, Marcus agreed, âYouâre spot on! I miss it already.
â
Getting closer, Marcus breathed by her ear, saying boldly, âAdults satisfying their needs, itâs natural.
Donât you think?â
His frankness caught Melissa off guard.
She scoffed, âWeâll see about that!â
She expected Marcus to get mad.
But he remained cool.
Stepping back, he said, âIâm at your service anytime,
Miss Brown!â
Melissa was speechless.
âYouâre indeed not like before; youâre less thirsty now,â Marcus added.
That ticked her off, so she hurled a pillow at him.
Marcus effortlessly caught it, locking eyes with her.
Ignoring him, Melissa turned away.
Setting the pillow down, Marcus backed off.
Julie interrupted, saying dinner was ready.
Melissa hesitated, wanting to stay with Matthew.
Marcus reassured her, âHeâs out cold.
Letâs eat first.
Matthewâs fine.
â
Exiting the room, Melissa felt dizzy.
She expected Marcus to be in a foul mood after their spat.
So why was he still here, even joining for dinner?
Julie was thrilled Marcus stuck around for dinner.
She bustled around, serving soup and dishes.
She even singled out a juicy lamb chop for Marcus.
Marcus glanced at Melissa, and then told Julie with a grin, âFeeling a bit worn out lately.
Lamb chopâs just what I need!â
Julie chimed in, âAbsolutely! Winter or spring, lambâs always a great choice!
Mr.
Fowler, please do enjoy it!â
Marcus smiled back.
âThanks, Julie.
Youâre too kind.
â
Julie beamed.
As a married woman, she could sense Marcus still had feelings for Melissa.
Sheâd thought they split but now, maybe there was hope.
Meanwhile, Melissa stayed composed.
After dinner, Matthew was still out, nearing nine oâclock.